Forder Lane is in Dartington, Totnes and in South Hams district. TQ9 6HT is located in the Dartington & Staverton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Totnes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forder Lane, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ9 6HY, TQ9 6HQ, TQ9 6HJ, TQ9 6JD, TQ9 6JY, TQ9 6JA, TQ9 6HH, TQ9 6HN, TQ9 6JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TQ9 6HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 53.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.1% | 26% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 47.6% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 12.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 48% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.6% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.6% | 51.2% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 92.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forder Lane was 32.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Allington & Strete average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forder Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Allington & Strete and the 141st lowest crime rate of 283 local areas in South Hams .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimhay Nursery School Forder Lane, Totnes, Devon Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-07-29 | £442,982 |
| Coltwood Forder Lane, Totnes, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-17 | £591,063 |
| Forder Cottage Forder Lane, Totnes, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2018-04-13 | £714,052 |
| Apple Tree Corner Forder Lane, Totnes, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2008-09-01 | £550,078 |
| Forder Cottage Forder Lane, Totnes, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2003-06-20 | £929,348 |
TQ9 6HT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TQ9 6HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TQ9 6HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartington Church of England Academy Shinners Bridge , Dartington TQ9 6JU | - not rated | 369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove School The Grove , TQ9 5ED | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Pathfields , TQ9 5TZ | 1out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Pomeroy Parochial Church of England Primary School Berry Pomeroy , TQ9 6LH | 3out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landscove Church of England Primary School Landscove , TQ13 7LY | 4out of 4 | 4,872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Community College Ashburton Road , TQ9 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeworks College Lescaze , Shinners Bridge TQ9 6JD | - not rated | 24 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Dart Academy Shinners Bridge , TQ9 6JD | 1out of 4 | 102 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidwell Brook School Shinner's Bridge , Dartington TQ9 6JU | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Totnes Progressive School Windmill House , 21 Ashburton Road TQ9 5JT | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Park Park Road , Dartington Hall TQ9 6EQ | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayards Kitchen | Dartington Cider Press Centre, Shinners Bridge | 261 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Elmhurst Memorial Ground LONGSTEM DRIVE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Dartington Swimming Pool SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOL ROAD TO BIDWELL BROOK SCHOOL | swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Foxhole | grass pitches | 694 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.